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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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